Ashton Kutcher in Junk Food NFL Hoodie

Ashton Kutcher was spotted in Junk Food Clothing yesterday. The actor wore his NFL Chicago Bears Vintage Sunday Hoodie ($72) as he left an L.A. massage parlor with girlfriend, Mila Kunis. Just in time for holiday shopping, Junk Food has partnered with with eBay and Red Laser to turn mall directories into digital pop-up stores via their unique Scan to Buy technology, providing shoppers a quick and easy way to purchase limited edition designs. In select markets, shoppers simply pick out their exclusive item, scan a corresponding QR code, and purchase their signature soft Junk Food original right on the spot which will then be printed on demand and shipped within 48 hours.

Ashton Kutcher NFL Junk Food Hoodie 2012

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White Out With The Hottest Accessory Color

In a recent poll conducted by InStyle (http://news.instyle.com/2012/09/03/poll-white-after-labor-day/), an overwhelming majority of their trendy readers declared the old adage of “never wearing white after Labor Day” to be an irrelevant and outdated styling rule.  Actually, the Fashion Newspaper had been reporting on this as early as 2009 (yes, the Fashion Newspaper is owned by the same company that owns the Fashion Blogger website.).   Truly, “winter white” has become en vogue, with fashion forecasters predicting a major whiteout this season, as seen on the catwalks of many notable high-fashion designers, from minimalist it-girl favorite Alexander Wang to the detailed and feminine designs of Zac Posen. Take a cue from these upscale trendsetters and don winter’s hottest color by accessorizing with a beautiful, classic, and affordable white wristwatch from Sprout Watches.

Sprout’s eye-catching collection of timepieces made from sustainable materials including conflict free diamonds, organic cotton, corn resin and bamboo which all run on a mercury-free battery.

ABOUT SPROUT WATCHES:: With varieties for men, women and children ranging
from colorful and classic styles to detail designed dials – these affordable and
sustainable timepieces are the ultimate convergence of eco and fashion sense.
The socially responsible company hails from E. Gluck Corporate, a notable
company with over 50 years of experience in the business.

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Alyson Hannigan Wearing Fodada December 2012

Alyson Hannigan was spotted wearing fodada while out for a stroll with her daughter, Keeva in Brentwood. The How I Met Your Mother star kept cozy in her fodada “Mama Baba Hoodie” ($67).

Alyson Hannigan Wearing Fodada December 2012

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Zellers Stores Closing Soon Beware of Return Policy

Zellers stores closing in early 2013,  our Return Policy has been revised. In particular, please note that no returns will be accepted at any Zellers location past January 6th 2013.

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Christina Aguilera Wore Earnest Sewn on the Voice

Christina Aguilera Earnest Sewn The Voice 2012Just wanted to let you know Christina Aguilera wore Earnest Sewn Light Jet Esras
on The Voice (her stylist confirmed)!

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Eva Longoria attends the Noble Gift Gala 2012

Eva Longoria attends  the Noble Gift Gala wearing a silk chiffon gown with beaded embellishment by Alberta  Ferretti.

Eva-Longoria-Alberta-Ferretti-December-2012

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Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley in bed|stü Footwear

Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley rocked bed|stü boots during last
night’s performance at the American Country Music Awards. The singer &
songwriter, whose band took home “Top Vocal Group” and “Single of the
Year” awards, looked hip in his bed|stü Bolter boots ($235).

Lady Antelbellum 2012

Bed stu Bolter Boots

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Marimekko Holiday Fashion and Accessories for 2012

The bold patterns and rich holiday colorways ensure that whatever the occasion,
you’re sure to shine.  See what Marimekko has instore for the holidays.

Holiday fashion

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New Era of Colors for Vans Shoes

 

Learn more about Vans at the Plus Dragon fashion scales or at their website.

By they way, this post is not about New Era hat company…  This is about a “new era” in fashionable shoe colors.

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BURBERRY PRORSUM – Year in Review film

Scored by Bernard Herrmann and spectacular on all fronts, the film presents an annual portrait of the quintessential British brand.  View the video.
Burberry Prorsum Year in Review 2012
Learn more about Burberry Prorsum at the Plus Dragon fashion scales.
Visit the Burberry website to learn more about the company.
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Four Easy Tips for Finding Instant Cash in Your Closet 2012

Closet clutter in your house, garage, storage room, we are all guilty of it.
Most of us have clothing we haven’t worn for decades or only wore once and they
are sadly left in our closets, taking up space.  Carolyn Schneider, author of
the The Ultimate Consignment & Thrift Store Guide (Fifth edition, October
2012) and expert bargain shopper says, ”Finding clothing in your closet is like
finding extra money in your wallet that you did not know you had.” “ It is very
easy to clean out your closets and make extra money for clothing that you will
never wear again”.

Ms. Schneider offers the following four easy tips for finding instant cash in your closet:

Know what sells.  Designer women’s clothing, handbags, shoes are always in very high
demand.  Designer items from Chanel, Gucci, Hermes, Prada will get you top
dollar.

Consign your items but read the consignment contract carefully.   The contract gives you all the   information about what your consignment split is, the length of your consignment term and how you will get paid.  Most consignment splits are 50/50.  Consignment terms are usually 60 days.  Items that do not sell right away are usually reduced, 20% after the
first 30 days and an additional 20% after another 30 days.

For items in less demand donate them to a thrift store.  When you donate your items you can ask for a receipt for tax purposes.   The IRS rules allow you to deduct fair market value for the item which is the price the item sells for in the thrift store.

Reconstruct your clothing.  Thrift and vintage stores are the best for finding bright cotton patterns and interesting wool to be used to reconstruct clothing into other items such as handbags.  Companies such as http://www.woolybison.com specialize in reconstructing thrift and vintage clothing into handbags and had a special request from a customer to reconstruct her grandfather’s Vietnam army blanket into two handbags.

About savvyshoppingguide.com

Carolyn Schneider, expert bargain shopper launched savvyshoppingguide.com in 2011. Savvyshoppingguide.com is the first and only international shopping guide for consignment, thrift, vintage and secondhand stores around the globe featuring over 10,000 plus stores.  Savvyshoppingguide.com is a resource dedicated to helping shoppers save thousands of dollars on designer clothing, accessories and much more.  One special feature of savvyshoppingguide.com is the up to the minute twitter postings from consignment & thrift stores about their sales and around the globe, which shoppers can view 24/7.

In addition, Ms. Schneider is the author of The Ultimate Consignment & Thrift Store and is an internationally recognized global bargain shopper.  Ms. Schneider began secondhand shopping over twenty plus years ago.  When her career in the corporate world required that designer look, her pocketbook required affordable prices.  In 1997, the first
edition of The Ultimate Consignment & Thrift Store Guide, an international
guide to the world’s best secondhand stores, was published.  Several successful
editions followed.  The fifth edition of the guide has been published in October
of 2012 and features hundreds of new store listings to help shoppers find
bargains all over the world.

Ms. Schneider has been featured as a bargain shopping expert on WNBC, Fox 5, Lifetime TV, the 700 Club, and in magazines and newspapers around the globe sharing her shopping secrets.

 

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Half Pretties Foot Lingerie

Half Pretties Foot Lingerie
Half Pretties were developed for”beautiful, yet often times uncomfortable to wear” heels. Half Pretties are a cushioned insert to ease the pressure on the ball of the foot to keep it from sliding forward in heels. Since comfort doesn’t always look pretty, creator Neda Dion has worked with beautiful laces that reflected her sense of fashion while creating new looks for women around the world.Half-Pretties-Foot-Lingerie
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12 Lions Studio Holiday Shopping Event 2012

WHO: 12 LIONS STUDIO houses art, finely crafted clothing, jewelry, Eco-friendly skin and hair care products, and accessories designers. Artists and indie designers come together, utilizing 12 LIONS STUDIO as a platform to showcase their work, and provide their offerings to general consumers.

WHAT: “Daika New York”, “Imprint by Eileen”, “Yamerra”, “Crème de la Cuff”, “Yoga Twins”, “Eva Shaw Designs”, “Leafy”, “SM Wardrobe”, “Scented On The Wild Side”, “G. I. Black Shoes”, “Ruby Davila Rendon”, and “Carlos Ocasio Diaz Gallery” will be showcasing their work and interacting with shoppers during a special holiday season shopping event.

WHEN: Thursday, December 13, 2012 3:00-8:00PM

WHERE: 12 Lions Studio

684 Broadway & Great Jones,

New York City, NY 10012

RSVP: RSVP@blinkpr.com

Daika New York, a New York based manufacture of original custom handcrafted handbags & accessories combine “Classic European style”. Dakia creates a variety of goods including sandals, bags, and accessories handmade from the finest leather available in a large variety of colors and styles. Daika’s designs are colorful yet functional.

Imprint by Eileen is an affordable and one-of-a-kind jewelry line. Eileen will take any budget and creative idea into a magnificent jewelry creation for each client to cherish for a lifetime.

Yamerra, a line of luxurious, handmade, 100% all-natural skin care and hair care line products. Yamerra’s natural herbs with aroma therapeutic elements soothe the mind and body, encouraging you to love the earth, skin, and hair. Yamerra is a sustainable brand designed formen, women and children.

Eva Shaw Designs, a mother-daughter design duo who handcraft exclusive one-of-a-kind designs. Their jewelry draws inspiration from quality materials, fine art, the tradition of adornment and eclectic cultural interests.

Crème de la Cuff has the largest and finest selection of Pedigreed Vintage Cufflinks from the 1950’s and 1960’s. The vintage cufflinks come with Certificates of Pedigree that identifies and dates them from the magazine ads in which they originally appeared. All cufflinks are in stunning condition and handsomely packaged.

YOGA TWINS, originally a bookmark creation using sterling silver charms and pieces of elastic to express each person’s interests and individual style. The line has evolved into a jewelry collection composed of soldering, wire wrapping, casting, and beading.

LEAFY, Hip. Sultry. Eco. Original. These elements describe the spirit of the Leafy label. Leafy is designed for the woman in search of her natural beauty, understated sexiness and classic sophistication.

Carlos Ocasio Diaz creates a combination of photography and digital art printed on canvas.

Ruby Davila Rendon, a young jewelry designer, who’s designs capture the personality and style of every person who wears them.

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New CEO at Juicy Couture

Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. (NYSE: FNP) today announced the appointment of Paul Blum as Chief Executive Officer, Juicy Couture, effective immediately. Mr. Blum is an experienced leader and respected brand builder who will be responsible for driving growth at Juicy Couture. Mr. Blum will report directly to William L. McComb, Chief Executive Officer, Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. McComb said: “I am very pleased with today’s announcement.  Paul’s experience running and building lifestyle brands is a perfect match for the CEO role at Juicy Couture.  His multi-channel background, his passion for digital marketing and sales, and his experience in leading a creatively driven business are just what we were looking for.  He is an outstanding leader and collaborator.”

“The Juicy Couture brand has such a promising future,” said Mr. Blum. “I’ve watched the brand change in recent seasons, and I believe it has the ability to scale globally, and through multiple channels, to meaningful heights. I am passionate about its digital presence, its capability to expand in accessories, and the relatively unharnessed global equity.  I am very excited to join this team.”

Mr. Blum spent 15 years at Kenneth Cole Productions where he held positions of increasing responsibility, holding the position of President and COO when he left in 2005 to become the Chief Executive Officer of David Yurman, the fine designer jewelry business.  Mr. Blum rejoined Kenneth Cole Productions as Chief Executive Officer in 2011 and joins Juicy Couture from there.

“We’ve come a long way in the past two years in reinvigorating Juicy, but we have more to accomplish,” said LeAnn Nealz, President and Chief Creative Officer of Juicy Couture.  “We look forward to welcoming Paul and moving forward with our turnaround of the business.”  Ms. Nealz will report directly to Mr. Blum.

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Made in LA Pavillion

DEMAND FOR “MADE IN USA”IS AT ITS HIGHEST IN RECENT YEARS!
SOURCING at MAGIC is the preeminent sourcing trade event in the Western Hemisphere, attracting thousands of the most prominent retailers & branded manufacturers from around the world.
Los Angeles, as the hub of apparel manufacturing in the United States, can capitalize on this platform to illustrate to the world the depth, quality, expertise, & first-rate design of LA companies to attract leads and increase revenues.
WHY YOU NEED TO BE PART OF THE MADE IN LA PAVILION
* Face-to-face contact with thousands of attendees from major retailers, brands & private labels
* Expand market access & increase revenues * Utilize free targeted matchmaking services
* Leverage US Dept. of Commerce’s International Buyer Program
* Complimentary seminars daily * Aggressive Los Angeles marketing campaign
SPECIAL PRICING FOR MADE IN LA PAVILION EXHIBITORS
Thanks to the California STEP grant program*, the fee for booth space for qualified companies will be offset with grant funds. The remaining fees include:
10 x 10 single occupancy booth – $3,900 ($5,700 value)
Early & STEP qualified registrants – $2,450
* For eligibility guidelines, visit http://www.californiastep.org

and click on the register button
Learn more about LA fashion and the Los Angelos fashion industry.
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Hairstyle Guide for 2012 and Beyond

Here is a hairstyle guide provided by our friends at Simply Bridal.  This guide was created with the intention of helping brides pick their hairstyle, but we’ve found that it can be used by any girl, anytime! It doesn’t matter if it’s your big wedding day or just a normal everyday day. Every girl is thinking the same question when they wake up, what shall I do with my hair today? Braids? Twist? Bun? Take a look at our little guide to help you with your decision.

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Comments from Vera Wang November 2012

The back of a wedding dress gets its fair share of attention and therefore should be conceived with this importance in mind. The charm of an artfully designed back lies in the intersection of cut, drape and detail (such as intricate seaming). I connect the back of the dress to the time of day of the wedding.

For morning ceremonies, the back should never fall below the level of the bra fastening and should be adorned with traditional details such as tiny bows or ribbons. For late-day and especially evening weddings, a softer, lower drape and more bare skin is alluring and adornment can include sequins, beads and crystals to reflect light and add glamour.

Remember, a bride’s exit is as noteworthy as her entrance. Choose the back detail of your wedding dress accordingly.

– XO, Vera

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HM Womenswear Lookbook SS13

Learn more about H&M at the Plus Dragon fashion scales.

You can also visit the H&M website if you wish to begin shopping for women’s fashion.

 

 

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HM Menswear Lookbook SS13

Learn more about H&M on the Plus Dragon fashion scales.

Visit the H&M website if you wish to shop for men’s fashion.

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Malin Akerman Leaving Whole Foods in Junk Food

Malin Akerman was spotted in Junk Food Clothing leaving Whole Foods Market over
Thanksgiving weekend. The actress looked cute as she sported her baby bump in Junk Food’s Beatles Destroyed Hoodie ($90).

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